Bible: Deuteronomy 15:12-15

Release of Debt Slaves

15:12Ifyour fellowHebrew1 – whether male orfemale2 – is soldto you and servesyou for sixyears, then in the seventhyearyou must let that servant3 go free.415:13Ifyou setthem free, you must notsendthem away empty-handed.15:14You must supplythem generously5from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress– as the Lordyour Godhasblessedyou, you must giveto them.15:15Rememberthatyou were a slavein the landof Egyptand the Lordyour Godredeemedyou; therefore, I amcommandingyou to do thisthingtoday.